Michael Jackson's This Is It - Michael Jackson

~~~ INTRODUCTION ~~~ As a teenager Michael Jackson was one of my favourite "pop singers". I had the album Bad on tape and my dad had most of the Jackson 5 albums in his record collection. I can remember receiving the 1987 Michael Jackson Calendar for Christmas and I was over the moon. Over the years my taste in music has changed but I have always remained a fan of Michael Jackson. When I heard the news that he had died I too was shocked and saddened ... A couple of weeks ago I bought a copy of Michael Jackson's "This Is It" (having been to the cinema the night before to see the concert movie that the album itself is based on). I ...  Read the complete review

Whilst his life and death may have been clouded in controversy, there is no denying that Michael Jackson was one of the great musical artistes of the 20th Century. Recent times and troubles may have lessened his output lately, but his legacy is a great body of work that has entertained millions and inspired many of today's acts. Indeed, with his habit of spending millions of dollars on music videos, Michael Jackson led the way when it came to using MTV as an advertising tool. It may be a little too soon after his death for the release of the film "This Is It", but it's worth remembering that had he lived we'd have the real life version at this ...  Read the complete review

This Is It. This is probably the last Michael Jackson album that I will ever buy! :( I am a HUGE Michael Jackson fan and I am still pretty shocked that he is gone! MJ was the 1st artist I listened to as a kid. I still remember listening to Black & White and The Earth Song really loud on cassette and annoying my Mum and Dad with my attempt at singing like Michael! I had tickets to see him this year at the O2 Arena in London and like thousands of others, I was so excited! Then on the 25th of June (Just a few weeks before I should have seen him live!) he died suddenly and everyone was so so shocked! R.I.P MJ! This CD was released just ...  Read the complete review